Dyslexia is a common learning disability – in fact, in 2004, the Society for Neuroscience estimated that as many as 43.5 million Americans may be dyslexic. Despite its prevalence, there…
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You’ve probably heard the term “learning styles,” but have you really thought about what it means for your child? Is it something fixed in us innately, or is it something…
Being the daughter of a pilot, I have flown many times on all types and sizes of airplanes. It’s amazing how the airline industry has kept up with technology and…
There’s an article that’s been trending from BuzzFeed, How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation, that caught my attention. It struck a chord with me and everyone I shared it with….
Parenting in the Digital World Developing Minds and the Impact of Screen Time Azmaira H. Maker, Ph.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist Founder and Director: Aspiring Families, Center for Mental Health and…
Have you ever heard your child insist, “I’m bad at reading,” “I’m just not good at spelling,” or “I’ll never be able to be good at math?” When I was…
While most of my blogs are addressed towards parents, I’m writing this blog for students, in particular, those entering high school this year. It’s what I wish someone had told…
When it comes to being a successful entrepreneur, innovation and creativity are key. Success combines the importance of rules, textbooks, and degrees with critical thinking, exploration and positivity. Today’s youth…
I just got off the phone with one of my best friends, Jen, who is a very successful career geologist and also happens to be dyslexic. Jen left me a…
In the last couple weeks, amidst the pressure of finals and end of semester projects, I keep hearing parents talking about stressed out teens, as they tiptoe around trying not…
